As a New York Red Bulls player and MLS WORKS ambassador, I am honored to support UNICEF.
Every day, nearly 25,000 children die needlessly from preventable causes - because they lack simple things like access to clean drinking water, basic childhood medical attention, or nutritious food. UNICEF's goal is simple - to reduce the number of children who die from preventable causes to zero. UNICEF has the global experience, resources and reach to achieve this goal, but they can't do it alone.
They need our help!
So MLS W.O.R.K.S. (the philanthropic arm of Major League Soccer), the Red Bulls and I are asking New Jersey youth soccer players to help vulnerable children across the world by participating in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF this Fall.
If you received a Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF kit from your coach, I encourage you to participate and help save lives. If you didn't receive a kit, don't worry, you can still help! Just click here to learn how.
I think it's important for our youth to be familiar with problems that face other kids around the world. It's never too early to get involved in public service and help to make a difference in the world.
For that reason, and so many others, I am thankful for our youth soccer players from New Jersey Youth Soccer who will be participating in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF and doing whatever it takes to save children's lives.
So get your costumes ready! The top fundraisers will be recognized at a 2009 Red Bulls game and will receive great prizes including autographed merchandise and a meet and greet with Red Bulls players! See you at the stadium!
